2008

2007

Famous people born on this day include Jennifer Duggar.
In UK The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson was in the top 5 hits.
Beneath, directed by Dagen Merrill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2007.
High Noon by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 2007.

2006

The Black Dahlia directed by Brian De Palma was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006.

2004

Famous people born on this day include Estella Wilkins.
In UK Burn by Usher was in the top 5 hits.
Creep, directed by Christopher Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004.
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 2004.

2003

Open Range directed by Kevin Costner was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003.

2002

Famous people born on this day include Oona Laurence.
In UK The Logical Song by Scooter was in the top 5 hits.
The Adventures of Pluto Nash, directed by Ron Underwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002.
Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 2002.

2001

Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand was one of the best seller of 2001.

2000

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Clayton Bloemke.
In that special week people in US were listening to It's Gonna Be Me by N'Sync.
The Replacements, directed by Howard Deutch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000.
Lethal Seduction by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 2000.

1999

Famous people born on this day include Mel Joy.
In UK Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay was in the top 5 hits.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle, directed by Kevin Williamson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999.
The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1999.

1998

Famous people born on this day include Paia Lee.
In that special week people in US were listening to The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica.
The Avengers, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998.
The Eleventh Commandment by Jeffrey Archer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1998.

1997

Famous people born on this day include Ke Jie.
In UK I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans was in the top 5 hits.
Steel, directed by Kenneth Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997.
Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1997.

1996

Famous people born on this day include Simone Manuel.
In that special week people in US were listening to Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio.
Jack, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996.
Exclusive by Sandra Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1996.

1995

Famous people born on this day include Kristaps Porzingis.
In UK Never Forget by Take That was in the top 5 hits.
Dangerous Minds, directed by John N. Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995.
To Renew America by Newt Gingrich was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1995.

1994

Famous people born on this day include Laura Pigossi.
In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits.
Eena Meena Deeka, directed by David Dhawan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994.
In the Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Dale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1994.

1993

Famous people born on this day include Cassidy Gifford.
In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40.
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, directed by Adam Marcus, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993.
Pleading Guilty by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1993.

1992

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Charli XCX.
In UK Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail was in the top 5 hits.
Scruples Two by Judith Krantz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1992.

1991

Famous people born on this day include Evander Kane.
In that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams.
The Doctor, directed by Randa Haines, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991.
The Commanders by Bob Woodward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1991.

1990

Famous people born on this day include Skylar Diggins.
In that special week people in US were listening to Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey.
Air America, directed by Roger Spottiswoode, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990.
The Stand by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1990.

1989

Famous people born on this day include Priscilla (French singer).
In that special week people in US were listening to Batdance by Prince.
Skinheads, directed by Greydon Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989.
Blessings by Belva Plain was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1989.

1988

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Nayer .
In that special week people in US were listening to Roll With It by Steve Winwood.
Clean and Sober, directed by Glenn Gordon Caron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988.
Zoya by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1988.

1987

Famous people born on this day include Laura Tanguy.
In that special week people in US were listening to Shakedown by Bob Seger.
North Shore, directed by William Phelps, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987.
Sphere by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1987.

1986

Famous people born on this day include Sihame Assbague.
In that special week people in US were listening to Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera.
Manhunter, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986.
Kate Vaiden by Reynolds Price was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1986.

1985

Famous people born on this day include Harry Smith (wrester).
In UK Frankie by Sister Sledge was in the top 5 hits.
American Flyers, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985.
If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1985.

1984

1983

Famous people born on this day include Nick Diaz.
In UK Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band was in the top 5 hits.
Hercules, directed by Luigi Cozzi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983.
The Warlord by Malcolm Bosse was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1983.

1982

Famous people born on this day include Hélder Postiga.
In that special week people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, directed by Amy Heckerling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982.
Friday by Robert A. Heinlein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1982.

1981

Famous people born on this day include Alexander Emelianenko.
In that special week people in US were listening to Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield.
Deadly Blessing, directed by Wes Craven, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981.
The White Hotel by D.M. Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1981.

1980

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Nadia Bjorlin.
In that special week people in US were listening to Magic by Olivia Newton-John.
Smokey and the Bandit II, directed by Hal Needham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980.
The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1980.

1979

Famous people born on this day include Susanne Bormann.
In UK I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats was in the top 5 hits.
Doing Time, directed by Dick Clement, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979.
Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1979.

1978

Famous people born on this day include Natashia Williams.
In UK You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John was in the top 5 hits.
Five Deadly Venoms, directed by Cheh Chang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978.
The Last Convertible by Anton Myrer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1978.

1977

Famous people born on this day include Edward Furlong.
In that special week people in US were listening to I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb.
The Psychic, directed by Lucio Fulci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977.
Trinity by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1977.

1976

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Sam Worthington.
In UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits.
Futureworld, directed by Richard T. Heffron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976.
The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1976.

1975

Famous people born on this day include Ben Coccio.
In UK Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash was in the top 5 hits.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, directed by Jim Sharman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975.
The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1975.

1974

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Angel Boris.
In that special week people in US were listening to Annie's Song by John Denver.
Harry and Tonto, directed by Paul Mazursky, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974.
The Fan Club by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1974.

1973

White Lightning directed by Joseph Sargent was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973.

1972

Famous people born on this day include Jacinda Barrett.
In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan.
The Case of the Bloody Iris, directed by Giuliano Carnimeo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972.
O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1972.

1971

Famous people born on this day include Alice Evans.
In UK I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross was in the top 5 hits.
Werewolves on Wheels, directed by Michel Levesque, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971.
The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1971.

1970

Famous people born on this day include Kevin Smith.
In UK In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry was in the top 5 hits.
Lovers and Other Strangers, directed by Cy Howard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970.
Human Sexual Inadequacy by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1970.

1969

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald was one of the best seller of 1969.

1968

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Bridgid Coulter.
In UK Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells was in the top 5 hits.
With Six You Get Eggroll, directed by Howard Morris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968.
The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1968.

1967

Everything But Money by Sam Levenson was one of the best seller of 1967.

1966

Famous people born on this day include Rosalie van Breemen.
In that special week people in US were listening to Wild Thing by The Troggs.
Johnny Yuma, directed by Romolo Guerrieri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966.
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1966.

1964

1963

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Kuba Wojewódzki.
In UK Confessin' by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits.
80,000 Suspects, directed by Val Guest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963.
The Bedford Incident by Mark Rascovich was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1963.

1962

Famous people born on this day include Cynthia Stevenson.
In UK I Remember You by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits.
King Kong vs. Godzilla, directed by Ishirô Honda, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962.
The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1962.

1961

Famous people born on this day include Cold 187um.
In UK You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro was in the top 5 hits.
The Frightened City, directed by John Lemont, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961.
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1961.

1960

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Linda Fratianne.
In that special week people in US were listening to I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee.
It Started in Naples, directed by Melville Shavelson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960.
The Inspector by Jan de Hartog was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1960.

1959

Famous people born on this day include Anne Lauvergeon.
In UK Dream Lover by Bobby Darin was in the top 5 hits.
Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag, directed by Helmut Weiss, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959.
The Status Seekers by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1959.

1958

Famous people born on this day include Sirpa Viljamaa.
In that special week people in US were listening to Patricia by Perez Prado and His Orchestra.
God's Little Acre, directed by Anthony Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958.
Mister Music Maker, Lawrence Welk by Mary Lewis Coakley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1958.

1957

Famous people born on this day include Butch Vig.
In that special week people in US were listening to (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley.
Operation Mad Ball, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957.
The Organization Man by William H. Whyte Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1957.

1956

Canyon River directed by Harmon Jones was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956.

1955

Famous people born on this day include Muriel Robin.
In UK Rose Marie by Slim Whitman was in the top 5 hits.
Mr. Arkadin, directed by Orson Welles, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955.
How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1955.

1954

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson was one of the best seller of 1954.

1953

Famous people born on this day include Donnie Munro.
In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits.
Devil's Canyon, directed by Alfred L. Werker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953.
Uncle Pogo So-So Stories by Walt Kelly was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 August 1953.

1952

The Thurber Album by James Thurber was one of the best seller of 1952.